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Ethereum Staking Yield Versus the Fed Funds Rate
With the Fed funds rate stuck around 3.6 percent and Ethereum staking yielding about 3.1 percent, which is the better risk-adjusted return? Lucas and Luna break down the numbers on a May 21, 2026 market. They compare staking's lock-up risks and slashing potential to the near-zero risk of holding short-term Treasuries. The conversation covers validator economics, current staking rates on platforms like Lido and Coinbase, and what the narrowing gap means for institutional allocators. Plus: a quick look at how Solana's 6 percent staking yield changes the calculus. A focused…
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